Hero plaque to be unveiled for Philadelphia police sergeant shot, killed during traffic stop

Roman served the city for six years and left behind a loving wife and two young children
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia's Fraternal Order of Police will unveil a hero plaque in memory of Sergeant Jaime Roman.

He died in the line of duty last year at the age of 31.

Sergeant Roman was shot during a traffic stop in Kensington and died from his injuries three months later.



Sergeant Roman was shot during a traffic stop in Kensington and died from his injuries three months later.

Roman served the city for six years and left behind a loving wife and two young children.

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